Mass Meetings United Against Jailed Labor Leaders
W D Haywood says jail sentences for Gompers Morrison and Mitchell will unite labor forces. Mass protests planned nationwide Sunday. Gompers and colleagues expect appeal to the state supreme court, with possible journey to the highest court if needed. Messages of support flood White House and offices.
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Washington
State Supreme Court
Gompers
Court of Appeals
Morrison
Mitchell
Buck Stove and Range Co
Justice Wright
Whites House
Roosevelt
Generge Bonaparte
Taft May Act On Name Change Case
The report notes a potential action by Taft to grant a name change if the case reaches him, with an expectation that he will decide once formally presented.
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Taft
Jeffries vows to fight Mee Phrie winner in Los Angeles
Heavyweight champion Jim Jeffries said he will meet the Mee Phrie winner in Los Angeles if Johnson comes there seeking trouble. He warned that Johnson would face trouble if he arrives in the city.
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Los Angeles
Jim Jeffries
Mee Phrie Ohiem
Johnson
St Louis Retail Trade Sees Unprecedented Christmas Boom
St Louis merchants report exceptionally strong Christmas sales with total trade possibly breaking records. Prosperity runs through the southwest with St Louis as a busy central hub.
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St. Louis
Dividends Promised for Farmers & Traders Bank Depositors
Depositors in the defunct Farmers & Traders National Bank are assured of a dividend of 40 to 50 percent shortly after February 19 as the third installment of shareholders assessments is due. Receiver Niedner expects about 100000 in hand by that date to fund dividends, with a possibility of approaching 66 percent total if ongoing collections remain satisfactory.
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Niedner
Salvation Army to Provide Christmas Dinners for Quarter Million
New York officials say at least 250000 people will receive Salvation Army Christmas dinners tomorrow in cities nationwide. In New York the program promises no hungry person will be refused a meal and baskets with turkey and bread will reach families. tickets limit visits, with some baskets delivered to homes. The effort includes postholiday fuel and food follow ups, plus strict recipient selection. In Chicago the Christmas spirit boosts shopping, with over 66000 Christmas gifts sold and donations to feed the poor.
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New York
Salvation Army
No Leas
Ieebilfmel
Chicago
Dee
Windy City
Lettelsees Lonlaht
Long Journey by Alaska Miner Endures Harsh Arctic Trek
William Hall an Alaskan miner completed a nearly 10000 mile ordeal after leaving Nome September 1 for Anadyr Bay. Ice off Kamchatka forced a long escape via Siberia and the dangerous winter coast to Japan. He used seven boats a reindeer team dog outfits and a pack train then walked 2000 miles through Siberian winter.
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William Hall
Nome
Anadir Bay
Seattle
Kamchatka ‘Peninsula
Siberia
Japan
Puget
Yokohama
Siberian
Buffalo Brings 102 Marines to Puget Sound Yard
The auxiliary cruiser Buffalo arrived at Navy Yard Puget Sound on December 24 with a draft of 102 Marines for assignment to local barracks and duty following the Pacific Meet.
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Navy Yard
Puget Sound
Buffalo
Pacific
Christmas Business Booms on the Pacific Coast
In San Francisco on December 24 the financial stringency seems absent as Christmas trade thrives from coast to coast. The city readies for a spirited celebration, the strongest since the great fire, with merchants reporting heavy sales and shoppers filling the streets.
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San Francisco
Inez
Francisco
Boston Four Day Holiday Boost Ends Season Of Prosperity
Boston observers note the four day business period closes with the city enjoying unprecedented prosperity as citizens spend Christmas money freely, boosting merchants and local commerce.
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Boston
Courted Death for a Picture
Seattle, Dec. 24. Roused by smoke, carpenter R. H. Grant woke at John MacKinnon’s home, carried Mrs. McKinnon from a burning second floor, saving her life just as she almost suffocated. She returned for a photo of her dead daughter, but was kept from reentering the blaze. Paris, Dec. 24. Christmas Eve crowds fill streets and boulevards, shops crowded, merchants report record trade, and theaters plan special performances all night as Paris celebrates.
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Seattle
R. H. Grant
John MacKinnon
Paris
Captain Jesse Gouk to Assume San Francisco Police Chief Post
Captain Jesse Gouk is set to succeed the late Chief Bloy as San Francisco police chief this Saturday. He was the department’s sole member to suppress Chinese gambling and is highly popular.
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San Francisco
Dee
Jesse Gouk
Wien
Accused of Murder Dismissed in Fort Worden Case
Seattle December report states Thomas H. Knight and James Holt faced murder charges in the Bandsman Henry Johnson case at Fort Worden. Knight was released on district attorney orders after evidence proved insufficient. Holt had earlier been sentenced for life.
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Seattle
Thomas H. Knight
James Hi Holt
Henry Johnson
Fort Worden
Huit
Celebration marks King George I birth anniversary
Athens on December 24 observed the 63rd anniversary of King George I with large scale festivities and notable public events reflecting royal commemoration. Local authorities and citizens attended ceremonies across the city.
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Athens
George I
Deal Explains His Statement Amid Legal Debate
A writer explains yesterday's communication about court testimony and evidentiary limits. The editor asserts no reflection on the judge, cites discussions with Judge Knowles, and notes efforts to involve the district attorney regarding a box of cigars and alleged bias in a perverted justice case.
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Knowles
Satin
Wallowa
Claudianes Convicted of Dynamite Attack in Graft Case
Oakland, Dec. 24 Peter Claudianes must spend the rest of his life in prison. He was convicted last night of dynamiting the home of James Gallngher chief witness in the graft prosecution. The jury was out ten minutes. The prisoner wept when the verdict was read and waived any postponement of sentence which was immediately pronounced by Judge Watme.
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Oakland
Peter Claudianes
James Gal-lngher
Watme
Christmas observance in Dixie rises with South’s enthusiasm
New Orleans reports strong Christmas spirit despite cold weather. Merchants note a very satisfactory trade and expect this year to surpass last December as shoppers prepare for holiday celebrations in the South.
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New Orleans
India
Dixie
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